Robbins Library, Arlington

Name: Robbins Library
Address: 670R Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, 02476, United States
Telephone: (781) 316-3260

#85 among attractions in Arlington

Historical place, Library

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Robbins Library (address: 670R Massachusetts Ave) is a place located in Arlington (Massachusetts state) and belongs to the category of historical place, library.

It is situated at an altitude of 49 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°24'57"N latitude and 71°9'18"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Robbins Library is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Pleasant St @ Kensington St (bus, 13 min walk), West Medford (train, 31 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: First Parish Church (church, 2 min walk), Arlington Center Historic District (neighbourhood, 2 min walk), Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (monuments and statues, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°24'57"N, 71°9'18"W

Address

670R Massachusetts AveArlington (Arlington Center)Arlington 02476 United States

Contact

(781) 316-3260

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Day trips

Robbins Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fitchburg Cutoff, Calvary Methodist Church, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Spy Pond.

1.6 miSE
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
42 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.6 miSE
Church
Calvary Methodist Church, Arlington
16 min walk • Calvary Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church building at 300 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built in 1919-23, the building is a near replica of Boston's Kings Chapel, executed in wood.
~700 ftE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Arlington
4 min walk • The Cyrus Dallin Art Museum in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States is dedicated to displaying the artworks and documentation of American sculptor, educator, and Indigenous rights activist Cyrus Dallin, who lived and worked in the town for over 40 years.
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Spy Pond, Arlington
14 min walk • Spy Pond, also known as Spie Pond in the 17th & 18th centuries, is a 103-acre kettle hole pond located near the heart of Arlington, Massachusetts, adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway.
~950 ftW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Jason Russell House, Arlington
5 min walk • The Jason Russell House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts, the site of the bloodiest fighting on the first day of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.
~560 ftE
Monuments and statues
Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, Arlington
3 min walk • The Uncle Sam Memorial Statue is a statue commemorating Samuel Wilson, perhaps the original Uncle Sam, near his birthplace in the center of Arlington, Massachusetts, United States. It was sculpted by Theodore Cotillo Barbarossa.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
24 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
~610 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture
Highrock Church, Arlington
3 min walk • Highrock Church is an Evangelical Covenant Church congregation located in Arlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 1999, it occupies the former Saint Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church at 735 Massachusetts Avenue in the town center.
~350 ftSE
Church
First Parish Church, Arlington
2 min walk • First Parish Church in Arlington, Massachusetts is a Unitarian-Universalist congregation, which was founded in 1678 as First Parish in West Cambridge. It merged with the Arlington Universalist Congregation in 1962.
~740 ftSW
Church
Pleasant Street Congregational Church, Arlington
4 min walk • The Pleasant Street Congregational Church is an historic Congregational church at 75 Pleasant Street in Arlington, Massachusetts.
~1390 ftSE
Shingle style architecture
Henry Swan House, Arlington
7 min walk • The Henry Swan House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts. The 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame house was built in 1888 by Henry Swan, a Boston poultry dealer who was also active in local politics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Robbins Library?

Nearby attractions include First Parish Church, Arlington (2 min walk), Arlington Center Historic District, Arlington (2 min walk), Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, Arlington (3 min walk), Highrock Church, Arlington (3 min walk).

How to get to Robbins Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robbins Library:

Bus

Pleasant St @ Kensington St • Lines: 67 (13 min walk)

Train

West Medford (31 min walk)